Aviation General - Mathematics

Sum

The result obtained by adding two or more numbers together, the sum

Difference

the result obtained by subtracting one quantity from another quantity

Factors

in multiplication, the numbers being multiplied together

Multiplier

a number by which another number is multiplied. The factor by which something is multiplied or extended

Quotient

the number resulting from the division of one number by another

Numerator

the part of a fraction that illustrates a portion of something that makes up a whole. Decimals = numerator is right of decimal, Fraction = number above the line (above denominator)

Ratio

the relationship between one number and another number expressed as a fraction. A proportion

Variable

an unknown numerical quantity, represented by a letter in algebraic equation

Area

number of square units in a surface

Right Triangle

a triangle where one of the angles is 90 degrees

Radius

The distance between the center of a circle or sphere to its outer circumference; one half the diameter of the circle

Circumference

The linear distance around a circle. Circumference is always pi times the length of the diameter of the circle

Diameter

the length of a chord passing through the center of a circular body

Cylinder

a geometric shape having ends of a circular form and parallel sides

Sphere

a geometric shape enclosed by a surface on which all points are equal distance from an enclosed point (center)

Meter

basic length of measurement in metric system (39.37 inches)

Ampere

Matter

any substance that has weight and occupies space

Atom

smallest particle of an element, consisting of a positively charged nucleus orbited by one or more negatively charged electrons

Energy

inherent power or the capacity for performing work. When a portion of matter is stationary,, or energy dealing with position is potential, motion is kinetic